Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne
What is the First Home Buyer Award?
Anyone who purchases a home in Australia for the first time is eligible for the First Home Owner Grant. The Australian Government pays up to AUD 21,000 to a first time buyer and this includes migrants with permanent residence.
Where are the nightlife and entertainment hotspots in Melbourne?
The areas of Prahran and South Yarra, often spoken of interchangeably, are the areas to head to for a night out on the town; on weekends especially its packed with young fun seekers. Another lively and distinctive area is Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street, the heartland of bohemian café culture, with its buzz of bars, nightclubs and restaurants as well as unconventional stores.
I have heard that Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city. What is the population mix?
The largest portion of immigrants to the city of Melbourne hail from the UK followed by the Italian (2%), Vietnamese (2%), Greeks (2%) and New Zealanders (2%). Around 7% of Melbourne’s population has come from Asian countries and 2% from the Middle East or North Africa. The smallest percentage is Aboriginal Australians who represent less than 0.5% of Melbourne’s inhabitants.
What help is on hand for expatriates in terms of services and support?
Largely because of Melbourne's large population of migrants, information is easily accessible. There are information booklets which can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.
Additionally, the Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs in Melbourne publishes a Multicultural Resources Directory of all the organizations and societies within Victoria.
Anyone who purchases a home in Australia for the first time is eligible for the First Home Owner Grant. The Australian Government pays up to AUD 21,000 to a first time buyer and this includes migrants with permanent residence.
Where are the nightlife and entertainment hotspots in Melbourne?
The areas of Prahran and South Yarra, often spoken of interchangeably, are the areas to head to for a night out on the town; on weekends especially its packed with young fun seekers. Another lively and distinctive area is Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street, the heartland of bohemian café culture, with its buzz of bars, nightclubs and restaurants as well as unconventional stores.
I have heard that Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city. What is the population mix?
The largest portion of immigrants to the city of Melbourne hail from the UK followed by the Italian (2%), Vietnamese (2%), Greeks (2%) and New Zealanders (2%). Around 7% of Melbourne’s population has come from Asian countries and 2% from the Middle East or North Africa. The smallest percentage is Aboriginal Australians who represent less than 0.5% of Melbourne’s inhabitants.
What help is on hand for expatriates in terms of services and support?
Largely because of Melbourne's large population of migrants, information is easily accessible. There are information booklets which can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.
Additionally, the Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs in Melbourne publishes a Multicultural Resources Directory of all the organizations and societies within Victoria.
